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June 14, 2013, was a happier time for Democratic Reps. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. They dashed away from the Capitol along with fellow Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., to be honored by the National Partnership for Women and Families. DeLauro said it was a "privilege to serve and fight" with Duckworth and Moore. She punched the air recalling how, that very day, Duckworth made a motion to recommit in support of a critical bill on sexual harassment in the military. "She's wonderful," DeLauro said. Honoree DeLauro noted the 20th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act. She talked about the day her old boss, Chris Dodd, announced his...

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